Question

Peter requires 50% to pass if he gets 280.marks and falls short by 20 marks what would have. been the maxxi.um marks of theexam

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Answer 1

Answer:

600

Step-by-step explanation:

Marks scored=280

More marks needed to pass=20

50%=280+20

100%=600

Answer 2

The maximum marks of the exam was 600.

• Given,

Marks scored by Peter in an exam = 280

Marks by which he failed to pass = 20

=> Pass marks of the exam = Marks scored by Peter + Marks required more to pass

=> Pass marks of the exam = 280 + 20 = 300

• Also given,

Pass marks of the exam = 50 % of maximum marks

Let the maximum marks of the exam be x.

• According to the question,

50 % of x = 300

=> (50 / 100) × x = 300

=> 0.5 × x = 300

=> x = 300 / 0.5

=> x = 600

• ∴ Maximum marks of the exam = 600